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In what was originally just an annual ritual to honor their spiritual forefather, Imam Hussein, hundreds of Shiite Muslims held a peace march from Dupont Circle to the White House, as a way to hopefully erase the stigma that has become associated with their religion. During the march people were singingand praying—one marcher even handed out Krispy Kreme donuts to strangers passing by, the Washington Post reports.

According to PressTV, demonstrators held signs that read: "American Shia Muslims stand with the victims of San Bernandino," "Muslims against ISIS," and "Americans unite against Wahhabi terrorism."

"What’s happening now is we feel even more compelled to come out of our homes,” rally participant Zehra Raza told the Washington Post. "Some [Muslims] were afraid but I think this is the perfect time to come out and stand with people who are oppressed. ISIS is the same as what Hussein was fighting 1,400 years ago."

"It has to stop and the only way it can stop is all walks of life, all religions, all creeds come together and denounce it," Rizvi said.

In an address to the nation on Sunday, President Barack Obama not only discussed the government's plans to take down the Islamic State and terrorism, but also, emphasized the importance of separating Islam and Muslims from the violence of terrorism.

Pres. Obama just clarified several misconceptions about Islam.1. ISIL does not represent Islam.2. The overwhelming majority victims of terrorism are themselves Muslims.3. Muslims are our neighbors, our sports heroes, and our men and women in uniform.Read his whole speech here: http://attn.link/1TuNdzB